In Honor of U.N. General Assembly, 5 Residences Near All the Action

Prices range from $2.6 million to $13 million in these homes with U.N. Plaza addresses

The 71st session of the U.N. General Assembly kicks into full swing on Tuesday in the U.N.’s headquarters in New York. For the next couple of weeks, residents in the surrounding areas have to go through heightened traffic jams and security checks.

But such temporary inconvenience should be no reason to curb residents’—or potential buyers’—enthusiasm for the neighborhood of Turtle Bay, on the east side of Midtown Manhattan, which encircles 41st to 53rd streets, Lexington Avenue to the East River.

In Turtle Bay, there are a few luxury residential buildings carrying United Nations Plaza in their addresses. Here are five.

The view of the city skyline from the bedroom.

1. 50 United Nations Plaza, 14D

Bedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1.5Price: $2.57 million

This 1,147-square-foot apartment features a spacious living room with a separate powder room. The master bedroom connects to a bathroom, equipped with a glass-enclosed shower and a soaking tub.

The new 44-story condominium building, completed in 2015, is the first residential building designed by the architectural firm Foster and Partners. There are 87 units.

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This apartment has a total of 3,004-square-foot living space.

2. 50 United Nations Plaza, 34B

Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3.5Price: $10.705 million

For an upgrade, this 3,004-square-foot apartment in the same building offers a larger space, with a hefty price tag. The soaring ceilings and bay windows offer sweeping views of the city skyline and the East River.

This 2,880-square-foot corner residence was recently renovated to the highest level of quality. The residents can enjoy the southeast views of downtown Manhattan and the East River through floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows in every room.

The co-operative building, completed in 1966, was designed by master architects Wallace Harrison & Max Abramovitz, who served as the lead architects for the United Nations Headquarters complex and other iconic buildings, including the Rockefeller Center.

The 38-story building, is adjoined with 870 United Nations Plaza, a tower with the same height.

The huge library of this residence once featured in “Architectural Digest”.

4. 870 United Nations Plaza, 24DE

Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3.5Price: $6.5 million

This 5,500-square-foot residence was converted into four bedrooms from two bedrooms. Once featured in “Architectural Digest,” this apartment has Parquet de Versailles floors, BurlWalnut doors and custom built-in storage. The master suite is located on a private wing, consisting of a sitting room, two marble bathrooms, a dressing area, and awalk-in closet.